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The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) (Part D) gives
prescription drug coverage to roughly 42 million Medicare
beneficiaries, including an estimated 100,000 people
living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/A) who are receiving Medicare
benefits. PLWH/A on Medicare qualify primarily due to
their disability status in terms of being on Social
Security Disability Income (SSDI) for 2+ years. The
majority of Medicare eligible PLWH/A, about 70% (60,000
to 70,000 people), also qualify for Medicaid (i.e.,
termed dually eligible) and are automatically enrolled
in Part D.
Additionally,
many PLWH on Medicare will qualify for what are called
“low-income subsidies” to help pay for the Medicare
benefit. These individuals will likely turn to CARE
Act programs for guidance.
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| Training
Presentations & Talking Points |
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these slides, which include talking points, for
training on the Medicare Part D prescription drug
benefit and its implications for Ryan White CARE
Act grantees. |
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